This Supersized Cabin in a Colorado Ski Town Brings Three Generations Together
Architect Susan Conger-Austin expanded on the idea of a modest mountain home by playing with scale and the all-black aesthetic.
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When architect Susan Conger-Austin was approached by the owners of this Mountain Village, Colorado, property, they asked her to strike a balance. "They envisioned a retreat and part-time residence for their multigenerational family," she says of the couple, who live in Chicago. "The design had to be flexible: comfortable for just two people but welcoming for up to 10."
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Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.
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